149 - The Molly Maguires

The Molly Maguires were an Irish secret society from the 19th century what were know for vigilantism against authority figures deemed to have wronged the people.  The are most famous for their involvement in the labor conflicts over the conditions of immigrant laborers in late 19th century Pennsylvania.  However, were the Molly Maguires really a threat or was their existence made up to excuse local bosses in crushing a new formed labor union?  Check out this week's podcast and find out.